Ammunition Holder

ABSTRACT

An apparatus for holding ammunition comprising a support backing, at least one retaining device to hold one end of the ammunition, and at least one magnet attached to the support backing. The retaining device may receive the first end of the ammunition and the magnet magnetically attaches to a second end of the ammunition, such that that the ammunition is held in place.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/961,584, filed Oct. 18, 2013.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention generally relates to ammunition holder.

BACKGROUND

While a variety of ammunition magazines and belts exist, this type of ammunition holder generally suffers from the ability to quickly reload shotgun shells. As a result, hunters are forced to fish around in their pockets, ammunition pouches or other locations for an unused shell.

There remains a need for a device that allows quick and easy access to shotgun shells.

SUMMARY

An ammunition holder retains ammunition at a convenient location until needed by the user.

In one aspect, an ammunition holder comprising a retaining device to hold one end of the ammunition, and a magnet to magnetically keep the ammunition secure is disclosed. In some embodiments the retaining device receives the first end of the ammunition and the magnet magnetically attaches to the second end of the ammunition, such that the ammunition is held in place until needed. In other embodiments, the magnet is fixed in the retaining device. In other embodiments, the retaining device is magnetic and securely holds the ammunition.

In another aspect, the retaining device and the magnet are secured to a supporting back. In another aspect, the support backing can consist of flexible fabric or rigid backing and any combination of rigid and flexible parts. In another aspect, the support backing can consist of a single rod attaching the magnet to the retaining device. In another aspect, the support backing can be attached to an article of clothing or part of the body with a hook and loop system, pins, magnets, elastic material or other attachment devices. In another aspect, the support backing can be attached to an article of clothing or part of the body with a hook and loop system, pins, magnets, elastic material or other attachment devices. In another aspect, the support backing can be attached to a hunting back, hunting equipment, tactical gear, gun, using hook and loop system, pins, magnets, elastic material, button, snap fastening device or other attachment devices. In another aspect, the support backing can consist of a single rigid rod attached to a magnet and a retention device.

In another aspect, the magnet can be fixed on a rigid back material with a retainer integrated into a bag, an article of clothing, hunting equipment, or part of a gun (i.e. gun stock).

In another aspect, the orientation of the ammunition can horizontal, vertical, diagonal or other orientation that is consistent with ease of access for user of device.

In another aspect, the device can be used to make a plurality of ammunition holders.

In another aspect, the device further comprises two metal plates, such that the each plate is fastened to opposite sides of the magnet This increases the pull force of the magnet.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The invention and the following detailed description of certain embodiments thereof may be understood by reference to the following figures:

FIG. 1 is a view of the ammunition holder;

FIG. 2 is another view of the ammunition holder.

FIG. 3 is another view of the ammunition holder.

FIG. 4 is another view of the ammunition holder.

FIG. 5 is a single ammunition holder.

FIG. 6 is a view of the ammunition holder as used by a person.

FIG. 7 is a set of charts showing different levels of pull strength using a variety of methods.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The apparatus described herein may be used as an ammunition holder by a user in order to facilitate a quick reloading of a gun.

FIG. 1 is a view of the ammunition holder 2. The ammunition holder 2 consists of a retaining device 6 and at least one magnet 8.

The support backing 4 may consist of one entire loop of fabric. In other embodiments, such as the one shown, it may also use a clasp 10 to fasten the support backing to a user's arm (As in FIG. 5) or other desired location. The ammunition 12 is held in place by having one end of the ammunition 12 inserted into the retaining device 6 and magnetically holding the other end of the ammunition 12 with the magnet 8.

The ammunition holder may consist of one or more retaining devices 6 in order to hold one or more rounds of ammunition 12. In the embodiment shown, there are three rounds of ammunition 12 shown because this is a configuration that could be used by a duck hunter due to the limitation of rounds that can be used at any one time.

FIG. 2 is another view of the ammunition holder.

FIG. 3 is another view of the ammunition holder.

FIG. 4 is another view of the ammunition holder.

FIG. 5 is a single ammunition holder. In this embodiment, a clip may be used to attach an ammunition holder to an item such as a bag pack.

FIG. 6 is a view of the ammunition holder 2 as used by a person. As shown, the ammunition holder 2 may be attached to user's arm in order to allow ready access to the rounds in order for a quick reload to be performed.

FIG. 7 is a set of charts showing different levels of pull strength using a variety of methods.

While particular embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure and are intended to form a part of the invention as defined by the following claims, which are to be interpreted in the broadest sense allowable by law. 

What is claimed is:
 1. An apparatus for holding ammunition comprising: a retaining device to hold one end of the ammunition; and a magnet to magnetically hold the ammunition in secured to the retaining device.
 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the magnet is fixed to the retaining device.
 3. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a support backing wherein the retaining device and the magnet are fixed to the support backing such that the retaining device receives a first end of the ammunition and the magnet magnetically holds a second end of the ammunition.
 4. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the support backing consists of a flexible fabric.
 5. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the support backing consists of a rigid backing.
 6. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the support backing consists of a combination of rigid and flexible parts.
 7. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a rod such that a first end of the rod is fixed to the magnet and the second end is fixed to the retaining device.
 8. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a fastener such that the apparatus can be attached to


9. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the fastener is selected from the group consisting of a hook and loop system, pins, magnets, elastic material button, snap fastening device or other attachment devices.
 10. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the magnet can exist on a rigid back material with a retainer integrated into a bag, an article of clothing, hunting equipment, or part of a gun (i.e. gun stock).
 11. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the orientation of the ammunition is selected for the ease of retrieving the ammunition.
 12. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the device can be used with a plurality of ammunition holders.
 13. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the retaining device is a second magnet such that the retaining device holds a first end of the ammunition and the first magnet holds the second end of the ammunition.
 14. The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the support backing further comprises a clasp such that the support backing may be secured to a user.
 15. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: a first metal plate fastened to a first side of the magnet; and a second metal plate fastened to a second side of the magnet.
 16. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a fastener that may be used to removably attach the ammunition holder to an item. 